And 85% of employees around the world are not engaged or actively disengaged from their jobs. Since 2010, labor productivity has been lower than at any previous time, according to the US Department of Labor. But these qualities require constant care and attention. Our current knowledge-based workplaces are fueled by creativity, productivity and engagement. In fact, according to our recent Workplace Intelligence Report, Talent-related issues rank as two of the top three business concerns. Most company leaders and employees are still focused on the human Talent that powers their organizations. But as we consider hot topics in HR, technological developments are only part of the picture. Ever feel like we’re living in a science fiction novel? With all the talk of AI, automation and machine learning, it can be easy to forget about the human side of work.
